The top reported proficiency rate is 97% in Math. The lowest is 95% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hopewell Elementary
Hopewell Elementary is a regular public school in Bettendorf, Iowa, serving prekindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Pleasant Valley Community School District. It is one of several elementary schools in the district that draw from the eastern side of Bettendorf, an established Mississippi River suburb within the Quad Cities metro area.
On the state’s Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, Hopewell’s results are extremely strong. In both math and English language arts, a very high proportion of students scored at the proficient or advanced level, and the same was true in science among the tested grades. Participation rates were nearly universal, lending confidence to the results. When the school’s overall proficiency across subjects is compared against other districts within Scott County, it lands in the top quartile. This is a school where the overwhelming majority of students are meeting or exceeding state academic expectations.
The student body is large for an elementary building and draws from a predominantly residential area. A large share of students are white, and there is a substantial Asian enrollment. Smaller shares identify as Hispanic, Black, or multiracial. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals is low, well below the typical level seen in many public schools. Data on special education and English learner enrollment were not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
The circumstances of the surrounding community add important context. Bettendorf is a city with a mix of suburban housing, a riverfront commercial corridor, and a history of industrial employment. Home values in the area are above the state median, and rents account for a meaningful share of household income. The local economy includes major employers such as ALCOA’s aluminum mill and the Isle of Capri casino, plus the two school districts themselves. The city has seen steady population growth and a major infrastructure investment in the replacement of the I-74 bridge, which triggered downtown redevelopment. Stormwater management has been an ongoing local issue.
Hopewell Elementary sits within the Pleasant Valley district, for which no recent major changes—such as boundary adjustments, new programs, or tax referendums—were identified in publicly reported information. That may mean the district has been operating under stable conditions, or simply that such news was not readily available. The school itself, because it serves only elementary grades, does not have a graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data to report.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of strong academic performance in a low-poverty, suburban setting. The student body is not especially diverse racially, though it does include a sizeable Asian population. The housing market in the attendance area is relatively expensive for the region. Parents who prioritize consistently high test scores and a stable, well-resourced environment will find a close match here. Those looking for a more mixed economic or racial peer group, or for detailed information on special education and English learner programs, would want to follow up directly with the school to see how well it fits their child’s needs.
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